Modelling leaf dynamics and assessing the carbon storage capacity of a Posidonia Oceanica's meadow

The work presents a stochasic non-linear model, spatially explicit, consisting of a cellular automaton describing the main processes involved in the growth of a Posidonia oceanica meadow. In particular, the model simulates the seasonal dynamics of expansion, longevity and senescence of leaves and the joint effects of multiple stressors acting on this dynamics. This model would provide an essential tool to explore the effects of management choices on Posidonia oceanica ecosystem.